Just a Few Days Left to Enter the Marine Propulsion Awards
The deadline to enter this year’s Annual Marine Propulsion Awards has been set on 13th February 2017, which will be presented at an awards...
GE Launches New Vessel Control and Dynamic Positioning Systems
GE's Marine Solutions newly launched SeaLyte vessel control and dynamic positioning (DP) system provides a structured and standardized package for customers with smaller vessels...
[Watch] Nearly 100-year-old Shipwreck Visible Again in Pender County
Portions of a shipwreck from 1919 are now visible again in Surf City.
In 2012, beach erosion from Hurricane Sandy first unearthed a section of...
Make on Board Fuel Testing Necessary
There are a host of issues, which can arise with both traditional heavy fuels and modern low sulphur distillates that, if left unchecked, cause...
Is Alternate Compliance Program Reliable?
Concerns flagged by Coast Guard force investigation into inspection system El Faro was under
The inspection protocol El Faro was under, which is known as...
NPS Reduces Auxiliary Engine Fuel Consumption of Feedermax Box Ship by...
Nano Protect Service (NPS) says tests completed last month shows its friction reducing process has reduced the fuel consumption of the feedermax box ship...
Faulty Horn on Ship at Shoreham Port Keeps Residents Awake
Early Friday morning, the residents living around Shoreham Port got a rude awaking due to a faulty horn.
The problem was first reported at 11.30...
China’s New Emission Control Rule has Limited Impact on Ship Operators
The expansion of China's emission control area or ECA rules to several key ports from the start of 2017 has had little impact on...
Tank Barge Lost Oil After Grounding
The owners of tanker barge Stavo which was berthed at an oil quay have been slapped with salvage costs.
What happened?
The "Stavo" remained berthed at...
Tanker Fined for MARPOL Violations
It has been allegedly reported that a tanker was penalized for disposing waste at sea.
What happened?
On February 7, 2017, the water police in Keil...
Refinery View – Meeting 2020 Demand
Despite the 2020 decision for a global sulphur cap of 0.5% now being in place, the refining sector remains uncertain on how it will...
25 Cruise Ship Insider Secrets
Whatever sort of cruise you choose – resort-style, boutique-luxury, leisurely river or adventure – you want to make the most of your precious time...
Fleet Cleaner Completes First Ship Hull Cleaning
Fleet Cleaner has successfully completed its first hull cleaning trial by cleaning the HNLMS Karel Doorman, the largest vessel of the Royal Netherlands Navy....
The Year of Promising Assertiveness?
Ports have traditionally been shy to confront their clients, the shipping companies. Yet, this might be about to change. It is a delicate task,...
Tanker Market Could See Further Changes on Trade Route Patterns
It has long be touted as a potential “game-changer” for the crude tanker market and it now seems to be gaining traction. US oil...
Fighting Amazon’s Supply Chain Takeover
By Michael Bentley
In late 2015, Amazon received a license from the U.S. government to act as a freight forwarder for ocean container shipping. That...
Incorrect Container Packing Leads to 65% of Damaged Cargo
European Shipping Week will take place in Brussels from 27 February to 2 March1 and there delegates will focus on the correct packing of...
MOU to Support Filipino Seafarers
IMarEST and MARINA sign MOU to support Filipino seafarers
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), the world’s largest global marine and maritime...
ABB’s OCTOPUS to Help Comply with Environmental Regulations
Torvald Klaveness selects ABB’s OCTOPUS marine software to help comply with environmental regulations
OCTOPUS performance advisory & reporting solution will be utilized on three Klaveness...
Pinoy Sailor Dies on Board Ship
A cargo ship has been forced to divert into Bermuda on Feb 7, to disembark a dead crew member.
The 21-year-old Filipino sailor was found...
